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Northern Ireland News for June 2004 : Page 9
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
Civilians 'slaughtered' by Sudanese government forces
The UN has accused the Sudanese government of slaughtering dozens of civilians in villages in the Darfur region of the country. A UN human rights expert who is on a fact-finding mission in the countr...
Civilians 'slaughtered' by Sudanese government forces
The UN has accused the Sudanese government of slaughtering dozens of civilians in villages in the Darfur region of the country. A UN human rights expert who is on a fact-finding mission in the countr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Bogus callers rob pensioner in north Belfast
Police are appealing for information after bogus callers robbed the home of an elderly women while she was still in her house in north Belfast on Monday. Police investigating reports of a burglary at...
Bogus callers rob pensioner in north Belfast
Police are appealing for information after bogus callers robbed the home of an elderly women while she was still in her house in north Belfast on Monday. Police investigating reports of a burglary at...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
Goldman Sachs PA sentenced to seven years for theft
A PA who stole almost £4.5 million from her employers at city investment bank Goldman Sachs has been jailed for seven years. It emerged during the court hearing at Southwark Crown Court in April that...
Goldman Sachs PA sentenced to seven years for theft
A PA who stole almost £4.5 million from her employers at city investment bank Goldman Sachs has been jailed for seven years. It emerged during the court hearing at Southwark Crown Court in April that...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
UN nuclear watchdog chief demands 'transparency' from Iran
Iran must be “proactive and fully transparent” in declaring its nuclear activities, and should do so within the next few months to "allay suspicions about its programme", the head of the UN atomic wat...
UN nuclear watchdog chief demands 'transparency' from Iran
Iran must be “proactive and fully transparent” in declaring its nuclear activities, and should do so within the next few months to "allay suspicions about its programme", the head of the UN atomic wat...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
Antisocial behaviour targeted as Scotland sees fall in crime
Despite seeing recorded crime in Scotland fall to its lowest level in almost a quarter of a century last year, the Scottish Executive has signalled that further action was needed to tackle the scourge...
Antisocial behaviour targeted as Scotland sees fall in crime
Despite seeing recorded crime in Scotland fall to its lowest level in almost a quarter of a century last year, the Scottish Executive has signalled that further action was needed to tackle the scourge...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
Britons lead Europe in cash machine usage
Britons are using cash machines at faster rate than anywhere else in Europe, withdrawing over £144 billion pounds from ATM's in 2003, according to data published today. According to a new Association...
Britons lead Europe in cash machine usage
Britons are using cash machines at faster rate than anywhere else in Europe, withdrawing over £144 billion pounds from ATM's in 2003, according to data published today. According to a new Association...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Fly Belfast to Paris the easy way
The first direct flight between Belfast and Paris in over ten years has arrived in the French capital today. The new Paris route, which fly's from Belfast International Airport to Charles de Gaulle, ...
Fly Belfast to Paris the easy way
The first direct flight between Belfast and Paris in over ten years has arrived in the French capital today. The new Paris route, which fly's from Belfast International Airport to Charles de Gaulle, ...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2004
More work needed to reduce waste, says Minister
Recycling targets are within reach but cutting the amount of waste households generate is still a challenge, Environment Minister Elliot Morley said today. Latest figures covering the year 2002/03 sh...
More work needed to reduce waste, says Minister
Recycling targets are within reach but cutting the amount of waste households generate is still a challenge, Environment Minister Elliot Morley said today. Latest figures covering the year 2002/03 sh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Minister urges NI to grasp broadband opportunities
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Barry Gardiner today urged Northern Ireland’s public to grasp the huge opportunities offered by the roll out of broadband across Northern Ireland. Mr Gardin...
Minister urges NI to grasp broadband opportunities
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Barry Gardiner today urged Northern Ireland’s public to grasp the huge opportunities offered by the roll out of broadband across Northern Ireland. Mr Gardin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
NI recruiting confidence on the up
Employer hiring confidence in Northern Ireland continues to be positive for the third quarter of 2004. According to a survey by Manpower, the UK's leading workforce management company, the balance of...
NI recruiting confidence on the up
Employer hiring confidence in Northern Ireland continues to be positive for the third quarter of 2004. According to a survey by Manpower, the UK's leading workforce management company, the balance of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
UU research probes influences on sectarian prejudice
Having a friend who has a friend from the ‘other side’ can reduce levels of sectarian prejudice among individuals in Northern Ireland. This is according to new research from the University of Ulster ...
UU research probes influences on sectarian prejudice
Having a friend who has a friend from the ‘other side’ can reduce levels of sectarian prejudice among individuals in Northern Ireland. This is according to new research from the University of Ulster ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2004
Minister launches hardship rate relief consultation
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has launched consultation proposals for a Hardship Rate Relief scheme to help business ratepayers. Launching the proposals today, the Minister said the consultation pape...
Minister launches hardship rate relief consultation
Finance Minister, Ian Pearson has launched consultation proposals for a Hardship Rate Relief scheme to help business ratepayers. Launching the proposals today, the Minister said the consultation pape...
Recruitment News, Jun 14, 2004
M&S Ballymena expansion to bring job increase
Marks & Spencer is set to bring over 100 new jobs to Northern Ireland with the completion of an expansion programme at its Ballymena store in Fairhill Shopping Centre. The number of employees at the ...
M&S Ballymena expansion to bring job increase
Marks & Spencer is set to bring over 100 new jobs to Northern Ireland with the completion of an expansion programme at its Ballymena store in Fairhill Shopping Centre. The number of employees at the ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2004
M&S Ballymena Expansion To Bring Job Increase
Marks & Spencer is set to bring over 100 new jobs to Northern Ireland with the completion of an expansion programme at its Ballymena store in Fairhill Shopping Centre. The number of employees at the ...
M&S Ballymena Expansion To Bring Job Increase
Marks & Spencer is set to bring over 100 new jobs to Northern Ireland with the completion of an expansion programme at its Ballymena store in Fairhill Shopping Centre. The number of employees at the ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2004
High demand for house building land fuels record price
Commercial property consultancy Lisney has confirmed the sale of the C&C warehouse complex on Ravenhill Avenue for what is a new record price for East Belfast. Following a short marketing period and ...
High demand for house building land fuels record price
Commercial property consultancy Lisney has confirmed the sale of the C&C warehouse complex on Ravenhill Avenue for what is a new record price for East Belfast. Following a short marketing period and ...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Two Britons die in Baghdad suicide bombing
Two Britons were among the 11 people killed in a Baghdad suicide bombing this morning. The blast decimated a three-vehicle convoy of western civilians and contractors travelling through a busy thorou...
Two Britons die in Baghdad suicide bombing
Two Britons were among the 11 people killed in a Baghdad suicide bombing this morning. The blast decimated a three-vehicle convoy of western civilians and contractors travelling through a busy thorou...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
'We didn't deserve that' says Becks after France defeat
In a brief post-match interview, a devastated David Beckham issued a simple assessment of the night's dramatic events, and captured what every England football fan must have been feeling; "We didn’t d...
'We didn't deserve that' says Becks after France defeat
In a brief post-match interview, a devastated David Beckham issued a simple assessment of the night's dramatic events, and captured what every England football fan must have been feeling; "We didn’t d...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Labour slam Tories despite receiving worst vote since 1918
Despite putting in its worst electoral performance since 1918, the Labour Party has claimed that the European elections represented a "disaster for the Tories". The Tories achieved a 27.4% share of t...
Labour slam Tories despite receiving worst vote since 1918
Despite putting in its worst electoral performance since 1918, the Labour Party has claimed that the European elections represented a "disaster for the Tories". The Tories achieved a 27.4% share of t...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Blunkett unveils 'tough' domestic violence Bill
The biggest overhaul of domestic violence law in 30 years, heralding "tough powers" for the police and the courts to protect victims and prosecute abusers, goes before the House of Commons today. Pro...
Blunkett unveils 'tough' domestic violence Bill
The biggest overhaul of domestic violence law in 30 years, heralding "tough powers" for the police and the courts to protect victims and prosecute abusers, goes before the House of Commons today. Pro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
DUP and SF claim two of three MEP seats
The DUP and Sinn Fein have secured the first two out of three possible MEP seats at this year's European Elections. The DUP's Jim Allister topped the poll with 175,761 first preference votes while Si...
DUP and SF claim two of three MEP seats
The DUP and Sinn Fein have secured the first two out of three possible MEP seats at this year's European Elections. The DUP's Jim Allister topped the poll with 175,761 first preference votes while Si...
Business News, Jun 14, 2004
Proposals set to simplify cross-border mergers
Proposals by the European Commission to establish common rules to make cross-border mergers simpler for EU companies were published today by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith. There are presently no spe...
Proposals set to simplify cross-border mergers
Proposals by the European Commission to establish common rules to make cross-border mergers simpler for EU companies were published today by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith. There are presently no spe...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
NHS plan set to end cancer drug 'postcode lottery'
The government has set out plans to tackle the 'postcode lottery' over access to treatment including cancer drugs. A report by the National Cancer Director, Professor Mike Richards, shows "unacceptab...
NHS plan set to end cancer drug 'postcode lottery'
The government has set out plans to tackle the 'postcode lottery' over access to treatment including cancer drugs. A report by the National Cancer Director, Professor Mike Richards, shows "unacceptab...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Charred remains of man found in Limavady
The charred remains of a man have been discovered by police in Limavady, County Londonderry, at the weekend. Detectives made the discovery at the back of a Masonic Hall at Linenhall Street in Limavad...
Charred remains of man found in Limavady
The charred remains of a man have been discovered by police in Limavady, County Londonderry, at the weekend. Detectives made the discovery at the back of a Masonic Hall at Linenhall Street in Limavad...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Action needed to end stigma of mental ill-health, says report
People with mental health problems are one of the most socially excluded groups, according to a report published today by the government's Social Exclusion Unit. Common problems like depression affec...
Action needed to end stigma of mental ill-health, says report
People with mental health problems are one of the most socially excluded groups, according to a report published today by the government's Social Exclusion Unit. Common problems like depression affec...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
MoD places £47m contract for Nato rescue sub
The MoD, together with France and Norway, has placed a £47 million contract with Rolls Royce for a new hi-tech rescue system to help crews escape from sunken submarines anywhere in the world. The pro...
MoD places £47m contract for Nato rescue sub
The MoD, together with France and Norway, has placed a £47 million contract with Rolls Royce for a new hi-tech rescue system to help crews escape from sunken submarines anywhere in the world. The pro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Golf club damaged in bomb attack
Police are appealing for information following a bomb attack at a golf club in Co Armagh. Windows and drainpipes at Lurgan Golf Club were damaged in the attack which occurred shortly before 2.30am on...
Golf club damaged in bomb attack
Police are appealing for information following a bomb attack at a golf club in Co Armagh. Windows and drainpipes at Lurgan Golf Club were damaged in the attack which occurred shortly before 2.30am on...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
£80 million water mains project unveiled
Minister of State, John Spellar today announced the start of an £80 million Water Mains Project, to upgrade around 1,200 kilometres of water mains throughout Northern Ireland. The Water Mains Project...
£80 million water mains project unveiled
Minister of State, John Spellar today announced the start of an £80 million Water Mains Project, to upgrade around 1,200 kilometres of water mains throughout Northern Ireland. The Water Mains Project...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
UK solar gets £2.2m grant boost
Energy Minister Stephen Timms today announced a further £2.2 million in funding awards for solar energy projects throughout the UK. Twenty-four projects were chosen for funding at a grant cost of jus...
UK solar gets £2.2m grant boost
Energy Minister Stephen Timms today announced a further £2.2 million in funding awards for solar energy projects throughout the UK. Twenty-four projects were chosen for funding at a grant cost of jus...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Commission to regulate Britain's 'modern' casinos
A Gambling Commission will regulate the industry and have the power to fine operators, under plans announced today. The government's modernisation of Britain's gambling laws will also include tougher...
Commission to regulate Britain's 'modern' casinos
A Gambling Commission will regulate the industry and have the power to fine operators, under plans announced today. The government's modernisation of Britain's gambling laws will also include tougher...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2004
Joey Dunlop memorial plaque replaced
A memorial stone to Northern Ireland motorcycle legend Joey Dunlop has been re-installed in Ballymoney after being damaged by vandals last month. Vandals using a sledgehammer smashed the memorial gar...
Joey Dunlop memorial plaque replaced
A memorial stone to Northern Ireland motorcycle legend Joey Dunlop has been re-installed in Ballymoney after being damaged by vandals last month. Vandals using a sledgehammer smashed the memorial gar...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
